nordvestpassageekspedition
Syllables
nord-vest-pas-sa-ge-ek-spe-di-tion
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔːðˌvestˈpasːaʒəˌekspeˈdiːt͡siɔn/
Stress
100000000
Morphemes
nord + vest + passageekspedition
The word 'nordvestpassageekspedition' is a compound noun divided into nine syllables, with primary stress on the first syllable ('nord'). Syllabification follows Danish rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is composed of Old Norse and borrowed (French/German) morphemes.
Definitions
- 1
An expedition to the Northwest Passage.
Northwest Passage expedition
“Den første nordvestpassageekspedition var meget farlig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('nord') as it is the first element of the compound noun.
Syllables
nord — Open syllable, primary stress.. vest — Open syllable, unstressed.. pas — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. ek — Open syllable, unstressed.. spe — Open syllable, unstressed.. di — Open syllable, unstressed.. tion — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Danish syllable division prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
- Danish allows for complex consonant clusters. Vowel length and stød can influence perceived syllable boundaries, but do not alter the core syllabification rules.
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